136th St. & Prairie Baptist Improvements

Project Information

Current Status

12/7/16: The project is set to go to construction in the spring of 2017.

Project Location

The project will take place at the intersection of 136th Street and Prairie Baptist Road in Fall Creek Township.

Project Scope

Sight distance and approach grades will be improved. There will be no added travel lanes or signalization. The realignment will consist of both horizontal and vertical corrections (an 'S' curve will be eliminated on 136th Street and elevation will be rise on west leg of intersection will be cut down to the existing elevation on the east leg of the intersection).

Construction Details

Design Firm: Paul I. Cripe & Associates

Contractor: To be determined

Construction Start Date: Spring 2017

Construction Completion (Est.): Fall 2017

Construction Cost (Est.): $775,000

Reason for Project

Improvements are needed to improve intersection and increase safety.

Funding

The project will be funded through a combination of local funds and Federal Aid.